"The worst thing of being an actor is that you are constantly in limelight. There are times when I feel like being left alone. I was 17 when I started working and I don't remember living on my own. I don't know if I deserve this stardom," the actress said.
Kangana, 26, made her acting debut in 2006 with 'Gangster' and later appeared in hit films like 'Fashion', 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues', 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbai', 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Shootout at Wadala', 'Krrish 3' and others.
"It was a unique experience to go back to school. I enjoyed sitting in the classroom, attending lectures, doing homework. I never had any formal education in acting. I understand the techniques of filmmaking but I wanted to understand it better," she said.
Kangana enjoyed the anonymity while studying abroad. "It was a refreshing change to be anonymous and be myself. While I was studying in New York, I was cooking for myself, doing my laundry, travelling by subways. I found it relaxing and really enjoyed staying alone," she said.
When asked if the course encouraged her to write a screenplay for a movie, she said, "I don't know if I want to write a script. I would love to write and direct but I don't know when that will happen."
There are aspects of college life shown in 'Queen'. Kangana says she was quite studious during academic days.
"I was a medical student, so I spent most of my school days studying to become a doctor. I was very studious. I was always paranoid about my results. I would stay up all night to study. Most of the time I would either be at home or in library with my head in the books all the time. I would always compete to top the class," she said.
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